Individual journey Uruguay

15 days from € 5.710 per person

self-drive - history - culinary - nature 

Route of the individual journey in Uruguay 

Day 4: Buenos Aires - Colonia del Sacremento

After breakfast you will be picked up at your hotel and taken to the port of Buenos Aires, where you will board your ferry to Colonia. Once here you will be welcomed by a local staff member and taken to your hotel in Colonia. The rental car for the coming days will be delivered at the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Colonia del Sacremento, in short Colonia, is a melting pot of typical Portuguese and Spanish low buildings from the seventeenth century. Stroll through the streets and feel like you have ended up in the past. You will stay in the Charco hotel with only 7 rooms decorated in colonial style.
Overnight stay: Charco Hotel | bed & breakfast

Day 6: Colonia del Sacremento - Mariscala

(approx. 350 km | 4.5 hour drive)
After breakfast you get in the rental car and drive to Mariscala. You will drive a route through the inlands of Uruguay. Enjoy the tranquility and rural surroundings along the way. You can stop wherever you want. It is also possible to take a route further inland passing the town of Durazno, Spanish for peach. As the name suggests, many peaches are grown in this region. The accommodation where you will stay is located in a hilly area, a few minutes drive from the town of Mariscala. The charming and comfortable Posada El Balcon del Abra has only 8 rooms. Here you can make beautiful walks by foot or go horseback riding experiencing the real rural feeling of Uruguay.
Overnight stay: Posada El Balcon del Abra | bed & breakfast

Day 7: Mariscala

Enjoy the beautiful surroundings today! From your accommodation you can participate (for a fee) in various activities such as kayaking or cycling where you will experience the real rural feeling of Uruguay. Of course you can also go out exploring by yourself with your rental car.
Overnight stay: Posada El Balcon del Abra | bed & breakfast

Day 8: Mariscala - Rocha

(approx. 150 km | 2.5 hour drive)
Today you will drive to Rocha, your next destination on this individual tour through Uruguay. Here you will stay on an Estancia that is still in full operation. At the Estancia you will be able to contribute to the traditional agricultural activities or watch the gauchos do their work. The surroundings are also beautiful to discover. You can go hiking, fishing, canoeing on the lagoon and/or go horseback riding. This area is also known for the many birds that can be spotted here. You will not be bored here.
Overnight stay: Estancia Guardia del Monte | bed & breakfast

Day 10: Rocha - José Ignacio

(approx. 120 km | 2 hour drive)
Today you drive to José Ignacio on the coast of Uruguay. José Ignacio owes her name to the settler with the same name who lived there in times of the Spanish conquest. In José Ignacio you will find so-called 'barefoot luxury', far from the city. Enjoyment is written in capital letters in this region! The inhabitants of José Ignacio sleep late, enjoy themselves with family and friends on the beach and are very friendly. You will stay in the beautiful accommodation Bahia Vik, in a pristine dune area just outside the village. Here you can make beautiful beach walks and enjoy the view of the ocean. The rooms have an open architecture and are decorated in such a way that you can enjoy the view over the beach and the ocean at all times. 
Overnight stay: Bahia Vik | bed & breakfast

Day 12: José Ignacio - Montevideo

(approx. 175 km | 3 hour drive)
From José Ignacio you drive to Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay. At the hotel you drop off your rental car and have the rest of the day at leisure. Montevideo has a similar atmosphere as Buenos Aires, but the city is smaller and more convenient. The city has a historic center and a promenade where you can cycle along the water. You will stay in the Alma Historica hotel. The hotel is located in a restored palace from 1900. With only 15 rooms, the hotel offers you an exclusive experience. 
Overnight stay: Alma Historica | bed & breakfast

Day 13: Montevideo

After breakfast you will be picked up at your hotel for a city tour. Under the guidance of a guide you will get acquainted with the history of the city and the country. You will visit various buildings and your guide will provide you with the necessary background information. From here you will be taken to the lively port market where several restaurants are located. This port market is mainly about good Asado meat and red wine. If desired, you can visit some of the city's museums. After the tour you will be brought back to your hotel. 
Overnight stay: Alma Historica | bed & breakfast

Day 14: Montevideo - Amsterdam

Unfortunately, Your Unique Journey comes to an end today. You will be taken to Montevideo airport where you will board the intercontinental flight to Amsterdam. 

Day 15: Amsterdam

Today you will arrive at Schiphol Airport.